According to numerous league sources, and several who have been in contact with Allen and/or the owner, the team’s brass has been entertaining new options for general manager for quite some time. They have had internal discussions about the next GM, and essentially have begun the process.

If McCloughan’s off enjoying time with his dog and getting some shopping done, that might be because he functionally doesn’t work for the Skins anymore. Though he’s still getting paid by them. Good for him.